peridontal disease?

Question

I know I have this disease just by reading up on it and looking inside my mouth. I want to know if my tooth will fall out. I can move it from side to side and back and forth and can see the bottom of the root too. I am deathly afraid of dentists. Have'nt been in 20 years or more. It's my fault I know and I am so so scared to call a dentist. Will this tooth fall out on its own? It is in front next to the "fang". It is so loose I can barely chew without knocking into it. There is always an abcess on the gum above it every day so far. I wish I could just pull it out myself. Can anybody help me?

Answer 1

In my opinion (and I know you haven't been in a long time) but I would recommend seeing the dentist for this one. It may fall out on its own, if you can work it out that is great, but the abcess causes me concern. An abscess won't heal itself and it is an infection that isn't good for your mouth or the rest of your body. If the abscess causes you pain or inflammation at some point the anesthesia the Dr. uses will not work as well if they decide to extract the tooth. The good news is--- that the tooth should be really easy for the Dr. to remove and once it is gone you are no longer dealing with a chronic infection.


So if you are trying to remove the tooth yourself, bite and chew on foods like apples or gummy bears or just work it back and forth with your fingers. The root of the tooth should be pointed to the end once it comes out, it the end looks broken you might have broken it in the process. Again, this is a good tooth have loose since it is probably single rooted unlike our really big molars in the back. Take some advil (or what you would take for a headache) and maybe some anbesol and see if you can remove it.

Hope this helps and good luck!!!

JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

Answer 2

The Answer to your question is yes. Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. Your gum tissue is not attached to the teeth as high as it may seem. There is a very shallow v-shaped crevice called a sulcus between the tooth and gums. Periodontal diseases attack just below the gum line in the sulcus, where they cause the attachment of the tooth and its supporting tissues to break down. As the tissues are damaged, the sulcus develops into a pocket: generally, the more severe the disease, the greater the depth of the pocket. Periodontal diseases are classified according to the severity of the disease. The two major stages are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is a milder and reversible form of periodontal disease that only affects the gums. Gingivitis may lead to more serious, destructive forms of periodontal disease called periodontitis. Some factors increase the risk of developing periodontal disease: Tobacco smoking or chewing Systemic diseases such as diabetes Some types of medication such as steroids, some types of anti-epilepsy drugs, cancer therapy drugs, some calcium channel blockers and oral contraceptives Bridges that no longer fit properly Crooked teeth Fillings that have become defective Pregnancy or use of oral contraceptives Several warning signs that can signal a problem: Gums that bleed easily Red, swollen, tender gums Gums that have pulled away from the teeth Persistent bad breath or bad taste Permanent teeth that are loose or separating Any change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite Any change in the fit of partial dentures It is possible to have periodontal disease and have no warning signs. That is one reason why regular dental checkups and periodontal examinations are very important. Treatment methods depend upon the type of disease and how far the condition has progressed. Good oral hygiene at home is essential to help keep periodontal disease from becoming more serious or recurring. You don’t have to lose teeth to periodontal disease. Brush, clean between your teeth, eat a balanced diet, and schedule regular dental visits for a lifetime of healthy

Answer 3

Get yourself to the dentist, NOW. Do you want to lose all your teeth? That's what will eventually happen if periodontal disease is not treated. That abscess you mention could also get into your blood system and make you very ill. You need antibiotics and to get started with treatment. The longer you wait, there more there is to be concerned about.

Answer 4

This is a simple, cheap solution to various painful mouth problems. It is VERY HEALING.

Forty years ago my roommate and I stood our toothbrushes in the same Glass. I got a sore throat and at the Dentist I learned that I had Strep. So we both got the Strep.

He prescribed using HYDROGEN PEROXIDE. It is very inexpensive.
Your drug store has it on the bottom shelf next to alcohol, usually. It is about $1.00 a quart.

I brush with it most mornings, so it will get under the edge of your gums to
Heal right down to the roots, but, swish and mouthwash with it daily. Several times if you have a specific problem that you are trying to heal.

I was born into a family with only fair teeth, but with the use of HYDROGEN PEROXIDE for 40 years, I have very healthy gums. It bubbles infection up and out of the tissue. It heals your gums after flossing if they are tender and does a great job on canker sores , absesses or fever blisters. The stuff works great.

It is recommended at a mouthwash on the bottle, my Doctors use it in their offices, so I KNOW IT IS SAFE. Many people think it is not safe in your mouth, but they are just plain wrong. Don’t swallow, as it tastes weird.

I certainly hope this will help you with your problem in a simple, inexpensive way. Doctors are a real necessity, but there are actually many simple solutions that do not require going to the Doctor.

Good Luck.

Answer 5

REGARDING SAMM...I have some windex to help with broken bones...seriously, you need to get you facts straight before you give good advise. Hydrogen peroxide is not a cure all -